This article investigates the performance of funds of
hedge funds. A variety of methods is used to shed more light on different
performance aspects. Multi-factor and single-factor models are used to explain
excess fund of hedge funds returns. Cross-sectional regression analyses indicate
that larger funds of hedge funds exhibit higher returns, lower standard
deviations, higher Sharpe ratios, and higher alphas based on a multi-factor
model. Performance persistence in fund of hedge funds returns is tested with a
comprehensive relative efficiency measure based on data envelopment analysis. A
rank correlation test based on the efficiency measure does not indicate any
statistically significant performance persistence.